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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn UVU| Grand Valley State University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | WSU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
GVSU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
GVSU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or WSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 155% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at GVSU than Weber State University ($19,856.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than GVSU ($10,525 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 9.8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,232 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Weber State University ($8,811 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WSU (3.36)
GVSU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or WSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WSU and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Weber State University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,600)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/